THE PARADE, WD17 1LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 1LQ

THE PARADE, WD17 1LQ, Watford has recorded a total of 204 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 136.51 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 87 crimes and a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD17 1LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1LQ, encompassing approximately 1494 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD17 1LQ area, explore the WD17 1LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WD17 1LQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 43
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17

THE PARADE, WD17 1LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54136.51-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour4036.13-38.46%
Shoplifting2026.77-28.57%
Public order1613.3845.45%
Other theft1510.71-31.82%
Theft from the person1110.0483.33%
Drugs107.36233.33%
Bicycle theft86.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.35-36.36%
Possession of weapons64.6820.00%
Burglary64.0150.00%
Vehicle crime64.01100.00%
Robbery44.01300.00%
Other crime12.68-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65153.9010.17%
Violence and sexual offences5843.4920.83%
Shoplifting2838.81-3.45%
Other theft2218.7483.33%
Public order1114.72-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson117.36-15.38%
Bicycle theft107.36-23.08%
Theft from the person66.69-53.85%
Possession of weapons54.01400.00%
Burglary43.35-20.00%
Other crime32.680.00%
Drugs32.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.01-72.73%
Robbery12.01-90.91%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59156.5822.92%
Violence and sexual offences4839.48-34.25%
Shoplifting2932.1293.33%
Public order1519.4136.36%
Bicycle theft1310.04225.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.7062.50%
Theft from the person138.7062.50%
Other theft128.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime118.03-21.43%
Robbery117.360.00%
Burglary57.3625.00%
Drugs43.35-55.56%
Possession of weapons12.68-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73155.9112.31%
Anti-social behaviour4848.85-31.43%
Other theft2432.1214.29%
Shoplifting1516.06-48.28%
Vehicle crime1410.04250.00%
Public order119.3710.00%
Robbery117.3622.22%
Drugs97.3650.00%
Theft from the person86.02-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson85.35-20.00%
Possession of weapons45.35300.00%
Bicycle theft42.68-55.56%
Burglary42.68100.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour70167.29-19.54%
Violence and sexual offences6546.8418.18%
Shoplifting2943.4911.54%
Other theft2119.4116.67%
Criminal damage and arson1014.05-16.67%
Public order106.69100.00%
Robbery96.69-18.18%
Bicycle theft96.02200.00%
Theft from the person96.02-25.00%
Drugs66.02200.00%
Other crime54.01150.00%
Vehicle crime43.35-50.00%
Burglary22.68-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87166.6250.00%
Violence and sexual offences5558.22-9.84%
Shoplifting2636.8036.84%
Other theft1817.4063.64%
Criminal damage and arson1212.0471.43%
Theft from the person128.03-7.69%
Robbery118.03-21.43%
Vehicle crime87.36166.67%
Burglary85.35700.00%
Public order55.35-16.67%
Bicycle theft33.350.00%
Other crime22.01-33.33%
Drugs21.34-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61139.8517.31%
Anti-social behaviour5840.8213.73%
Shoplifting1938.81-56.82%
Robbery1412.71600.00%
Theft from the person139.37-23.53%
Other theft118.70-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson77.36-30.00%
Public order64.68200.00%
Drugs54.01-37.50%
Possession of weapons53.350.00%
Vehicle crime33.35-25.00%
Other crime32.01-25.00%
Bicycle theft32.01-25.00%
Burglary12.01-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52155.91-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour5134.800.00%
Shoplifting4434.1346.67%
Other theft2329.4443.75%
Theft from the person1715.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson1011.38-23.08%
Drugs86.6933.33%
Burglary75.35-12.50%
Possession of weapons54.68150.00%
Vehicle crime43.35-63.64%
Other crime42.6833.33%
Bicycle theft42.68300.00%
Public order22.68-77.78%
Robbery21.34-84.62%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62161.93-12.68%
Anti-social behaviour5141.4918.60%
Shoplifting3034.13-9.09%
Theft from the person1720.0721.43%
Other theft1611.38-44.83%
Criminal damage and arson1310.7144.44%
Robbery138.7044.44%
Vehicle crime118.7083.33%
Public order97.36-25.00%
Burglary86.0214.29%
Drugs65.350.00%
Other crime34.01-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.01-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.34-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71167.96-1.39%
Anti-social behaviour4347.51-28.33%
Shoplifting3328.77-2.94%
Other theft2922.0845.00%
Theft from the person1419.41-26.32%
Public order129.3750.00%
Robbery98.03125.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.02-30.77%
Burglary76.02-12.50%
Drugs64.6820.00%
Vehicle crime64.01-14.29%
Bicycle theft54.010.00%
Other crime43.35300.00%
Possession of weapons32.6850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72172.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour6048.180.00%
Shoplifting3440.150.00%
Other theft2022.750.00%
Theft from the person1913.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson1312.710.00%
Burglary88.700.00%
Public order85.350.00%
Vehicle crime75.350.00%
Drugs54.680.00%
Bicycle theft53.350.00%
Robbery43.350.00%
Possession of weapons22.680.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202413
June 20248
May 202410
April 202412
March 20247
February 202410
January 202413
December 20239
November 202313

A total of 671 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202458
July 202448
June 202473
May 202465
April 202455
March 202461
February 202452
January 202462
December 202371
November 202372

A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202412
June 202424
May 202421
April 202418
March 202411
February 202423
January 202416
December 202329
November 202320

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 632 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202465
July 202459
June 202448
May 202470
April 202487
March 202458
February 202451
January 202451
December 202343
November 202360

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 202411
June 202411
May 20249
April 202411
March 202414
February 20242
January 202413
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 139 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202413
June 20248
May 20249
April 202412
March 202413
February 202417
January 202417
December 202314
November 202319

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202413
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 307 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202428
July 202429
June 202415
May 202429
April 202426
March 202419
February 202444
January 202430
December 202333
November 202334

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202415
June 202411
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20249
December 202312
November 20238

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202411
June 202414
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total43
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order6
    Drugs4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wells Yard
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. High Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wellstones
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Gartlet Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Exchange Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Loates Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Peace Drive
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
  • 15. Victoria Passage
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. St. Marys View
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Prince Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Albert Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Merton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Francis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Gaumont Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Cross Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Queen'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lord Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Clark Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Kings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Percy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1